Social Studies
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Årsenhet samfunnsfag primarily aims to provide a good basis for teaching social studies in primary school in Norway. The study will also be relevant for teaching subjects such as social studies, history and geography in upper secondary school. Methodological and didactic issues related to the three subject areas of geography, history and social studies will be central.The study consists of two subjects, SAM1012 (autumn semester) and SAM1013 (spring semester). Each course is worth 30 credits. In SAM1012, the main focus is on local and national conditions, while SAM1013 focuses on international and global conditions.The entire course is online-based, but in addition, excursions, institution visits and practical work will be offered for those who have the opportunity to meet in Levanger.Årsenhet samfunnsfag is a full-time study, and requires active digital participation throughout the academic year.The start of studies is normally in the latter half of August.
KNOWLEDGE
The student
- has knowledge of social studies as a school subject, and the subject's place in the subject reform.
- has knowledge of central social studies and social studies didactic concepts, perspectives and methods
- has knowledge of growing up in Norway today, from a social, economic and technological perspective
- has knowledge of the main historical features of social development in Norway, Sápmi and the world
- has knowledge of climate, environment, resources and resource conflicts nationally and internationally
- has knowledge of central features and issues in the political organization of Norway, historically and today
- has knowledge of key features of international politics and international conflicts.
- has knowledge of central features of democracy such as form of government, challenges for democracy, and social studies didactic perspective on democracy education
- knows key perspectives on multicultural and anti-racist teaching
Skills
The student
- is able to use sociological sources and material in the work on developing the pupils' basic skills
- is able to use social studies and didactic knowledge of social studies to reflect on their own teaching and role as a social studies teacher
- is able to facilitate training on social relations in a multicultural and global perspective, with an emphasis on human rights and democratic principles
- is able to work with different sources, in different arenas and with different methods to make social studies teaching exploratory
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The student
- is able to reflect critically on sociological issues and stimulate critical thinking
- is able to work independently and together with others to identify, analyze and solve problems related to pupils' learning and development in social studies
- is able to communicate and collaborate with children and parents from different social and cultural backgrounds
For admission to the study program generell studiekompetanse (general study qualification) is required. Applicants who do not have general study qualifications, and who are 25 years of age or older, can apply for admission on the basis of realkompetanse (real qualifications).
Årsstudium I samfunnsfag provides teaching competence in primary school and in other types of school, provided that you have completed teacher training in accordance with current regulations.
Årsstudiet i samfunnsfag can be part of a self-selected bachelor's or master's degree.
Semester fee and curriculum literature.
It is assumed that the students have their own laptop. If there is a need for digital communication in the study, a webcam and headphones are included as part of the standard accessories. The students themselves must cover the costs for this.
There are separate assessment and examination forms for each of the subjects in Årsstudiet I samfunnsfag (SAM1012 and SAM1013). The exam is regulated by the study regulations.